Yuri Zhirkov completes move to Chelsea

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Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Yuri Zhirkov, the 25-year-old Russia left back, on a three-year deal.

Zhirkov, who joins from CSKA Moscow, is the club’s third signing of the summer following deals to sign goalkeeper Ross Turnbull and striker Daniel Sturridge.

“Any footballer would be happy to sign a contract with Chelsea, and at any time,” Zhirkov said. “I have been received very well here, and have been shown the base at the Cobham training ground, everything is super.”

Having sealed his move, the player’s next aim is to become fluent in his new language.